Size comparison · drawn to scale
Kia Optima vs Holden Monaro HJ: size comparison
- Length About the same length
- Width Monaro HJ 15 mm0.6 in wider
- Height Optima 88 mm3 in taller
Car 1 blue, solid outline
Car 2 coral, dashed outline
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Scale about 1:22 on a desktop screen · grid 500 mm1 ft · in Overlay both cars start at the front bumper Side view: dashed lines mark the axles Front view: width without mirrors Top view: footprint on the road
Dimensions and difference
The Optima is 6 mm0.2 in longer, 15 mm0.6 in narrower and 88 mm3 in taller than the Monaro HJ. Its wheelbase is 14 mm0.6 in shorter.
| Dimension | Optima | Monaro HJ | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,845 mm15 ft 11 in15 ft 11 in4,845 mm | 4,839 mm15 ft 11 in15 ft 11 in4,839 mm | +6 mm+0.2 in +0.1% |
| Width | 1,860 mm6 ft 1 in6 ft 1 in1,860 mm | 1,875 mm6 ft 2 in6 ft 2 in1,875 mm | −15 mm−0.6 in −0.8% |
| Height | 1,455 mm4 ft 9 in4 ft 9 in1,455 mm | 1,367 mm4 ft 6 in4 ft 6 in1,367 mm | +88 mm+3 in +6.4% |
| Wheelbase | 2,805 mm9 ft 2 in9 ft 2 in2,805 mm | 2,819 mm9 ft 3 in9 ft 3 in2,819 mm | −14 mm−0.6 in −0.5% |
| Footprint | 9.01 m²97.0 sq ft97.0 sq ft9.01 m² | 9.07 m²97.7 sq ft97.7 sq ft9.07 m² | −0.06 m²−0.7 sq ft −0.7% |
| Boot | 505 L17.8 cu ft17.8 cu ft505 L | Not in our catalog yet | - |
Width without mirrors. Figures come from the catalog version pages; the drawing uses the same numbers. Body outlines are generic for the body type - proportions are exact, styling is not.
Garage and parking
A typical single garage is about 5.5 × 3.0 m18 ft 1 in × 9 ft 10 in inside; a parking bay about 5.0 × 2.5 m16 ft 5 in × 8 ft 2 in. Room to open a door: about 600 mm2 ft each side.
Optima
- Single garage
- Tight 655 mm2 ft 2 in to spare in length, 570 mm1 ft 10 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 155 mm6 in to spare in length, 320 mm1 ft 1 in each side
Monaro HJ
- Single garage
- Tight 661 mm2 ft 2 in to spare in length, 563 mm1 ft 10 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 161 mm6 in to spare in length, 313 mm1 ft 0 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Kia Optima or the Holden Monaro HJ?
They are practically the same size. The Optima is 6 mm longer, 15 mm narrower and 88 mm taller than the Monaro HJ. Its wheelbase is 14 mm shorter.
Will the Kia Optima and the Holden Monaro HJ fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Kia Optima fits, but it is tight to get out (655 mm to spare in length, 570 mm each side). The Holden Monaro HJ fits, but it is tight to get out (661 mm to spare in length, 563 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.
Drawn to one scale
Both cars use the same millimetre grid, so a longer bonnet or a taller roof shows exactly as it is.
Wheels at the real wheelbase
Dashed lines mark the axles. In Overlay both cars start at the front bumper; car 2 has a dashed outline.
Will it fit my garage?
Switch to Top view, or to feet and inches if your garage plan is in feet. Allow about 600 mm (2 ft) for opening the doors.

